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1. Arabia Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Arabia Mountain
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2. Atlanta Monetary Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Atlanta Monetary Museum
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3. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

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The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
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4. Centennial Olympic Park

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Centennial Olympic Park
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5. The Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway

The Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway
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6. The David J. Sencer CDC Museum

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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum
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7. The Enduring Farmlands Georgia Scenic Byway

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The Enduring Farmlands Georgia Scenic Byway
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8. Folkston Railroad Depot and Train Museum

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Folkston Railroad Depot and Train Museum
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9. The Georgia Capitol Museum

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The Georgia Capitol Museum
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10. The Georgia Governor's Mansion

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The Georgia Governor's Mansion
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11. The High Museum of Art

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The High Museum of Art
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12. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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13. Marietta Fire Museum

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Marietta Fire Museum
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14. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
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15. Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway

Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway
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16. Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
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17. The Roswell Fire Museum

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The Roswell Fire Museum
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18. The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies

Category: Kids & Family
The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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19. Yellow River Park

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Yellow River Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Lovely Southern state Georgia is home to gorgeous coastal beaches and islands, scenic pastoral farmland and cropland regions, and lively visitor attractions within the metro Atlanta region.
  • Visitors can explore the state on a budget and see some of its biggest attractions for free, including sites connected to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, which honors the life and legacy of the famed Civil Rights Movement leader.

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